The iconic monument 'Gatway of India' in Mumbai is entirely constructed from which specific local geological building material? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The iconic monument 'Gatway of India' in Mumbai is entirely constructed from which specific local geological building material?
A. Yellow basalt stone
B. Pink granite
C. Makrana marble
D. Red sandstone
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Gateway of India was constructed out of yellow basalt stone mixed with reinforced concrete, sourced locally from quarries in Mumbai and surrounding areas.
Explanation:
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 to celebrate the end of a devastating plague epidemic that had plagued the city of Hyderabad.
Explanation:
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is historicially acknowledged as the principal architect of the Taj Mahal, built under the orders of Emperor Shah Jahan.
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